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Retail Food Group settles class action filed by former franchisees

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The proceedings were about changes implemented to the supply chain between 2015 and 2016, and alleged breach of the Franchise Agreement, contraventions of the Australian Consumer Law and the Franchising Code of Conduct, the company said in its previous statement.

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Luxury brand Hermès targeted by animal rights protestors

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PETA became a shareholder of Hermès in 2015 to push back against exposed cruelty in reptile farms in Texas and Zimbabwe, and in 2016 also revealed poor conditions for young ostriches at a Hermès supplier, before finding more poor conditions in 2017 in a Vietnam crocodile supplier.

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Aussie furniture chain Reddie switches to 100 per cent reclaimed materials

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The company was launched in 2015, aiming to be environmentally conscious with each piece of furniture. “It’s a testament to our dedication to crafting furniture that not only meets the highest standards of quality and design but also minimises our environmental footprint.”

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‘Systematic failure’: 85 Degrees franchisor fined $1.44 million for wage theft 

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The FWO also entered into an Enforceable Undertaking with the company in 2015 over underpayments and record-keeping contraventions. The penalty comes after the FWO secured $475,200 in penalties against 85 Degrees in 2022 for exploiting young Taiwanese students in Sydney. million for wage theft appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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Sustainability at Retail

So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop!

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Michael Hill ordered by NSW Supreme Court to pay $2.6 million in damages

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On May 8, 2015, the companies signed another agreement where Gispac would supply small and large bags for Emma & Roe, Michael Hill’s recently launched business back then, for Australia.

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Online florist Bloomex fined $1 million over fake ratings

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According to the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC), Bloomex displayed products for sale on its website between February 2019 and March 2023 with a ‘star rating’ that remained static since January 2015.

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